With a little faded colonial grandeur thrown in, Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia, has all the beguiling sights, sounds and smells of Southeast Asia. Check out these things you have never experienced in Phnom Penh, from cruise the Mekong River to Kampot crab. Indochina travel Cambodia
- Cruise the Mekong
Cruise the Mekong -source: internet
The seafood delicacy of Kampot pepper crab, which originates in the small riverside town of Kampot in Cambodia’s south-eastern province, has become somewhat of a national dish and if you are visiting Phnom Penh, you can find excellent versions to try. Smothered in a sweet yet spicy peppercorn sauce, a whole baked or fried crab, even the most budget-conscious backpacker, it is enough to tempt. Have never tried a chicken foot or a deep-fried cricket on a roadside BBQ? Let’s get stuck in Phnom Penh’s street food scene while you are spending time here, with many of the best food shops around Tuol Tompoung (‘Russian Market’) to the south of the center of this city.
- Sip a mojito at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club
The seafood delicacy of Kampot pepper crab, which originates in the small riverside town of Kampot in Cambodia’s south-eastern province, has become somewhat of a national dish and if you are visiting Phnom Penh, you can find excellent versions to try. Smothered in a sweet yet spicy peppercorn sauce, a whole baked or fried crab, even the most budget-conscious backpacker, it is enough to tempt. Have never tried a chicken foot or a deep-fried cricket on a roadside BBQ? Let’s get stuck in Phnom Penh’s street food scene while you are spending time here, with many of the best food shops around Tuol Tompoung (‘Russian Market’) to the south of the center of this city.
- Sip a mojito at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club
Foreign Correspondents’ Club -source: internet
Excited to step back in time to colonial Cambodia? Go to the Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCC), a hub for international journalists, aid workers and intrepid explorers, throughout the colorful and chequered past of the city to sip on one of the signature cocktails offered here. Swap tales with locals and tourists alike about the days gone by while sitting and watching the spectacular sunset on the banks of the Tonle Sap River. cruises from saigon to phnom penh
- Spend a night at the movies
Empire Movie House -source: internet
From small indie film houses to big complexes showing the latest blockbusters in 4D (expect wind-tunnel effects and moving chairs!), there is a wide range of cinemas in Phnom Penh. Grab a delicious popcorn bucket and head down to the Empire Movie House, which is open until 11pm with daily screenings of the 1984’s dramas, besides the definitely one to see in Cambodia, the Killing Fields, there are also more current films. The huge bed-like seats and air-condition make a welcome break from the really hot dusty city.
- Bag a bargain at the Central Market
Central Market -source: internet
Wanting some Cambodian tat to take back to you loved ones, friends and family? One of the most fun things to do in Phnom Penh is experiencing the enthusiastic haggling and lively atmosphere at the city markets. And at the Central Market, from bargains on designer fakes to video games and even the odd original handicraft, you can pick up everything. Together with plenty of opportunity to brush up on your bargaining skills, the unique souvenirs and the impressive 1930s Art Deco architecture of the market, are well worth your exploration. Getting going around 5pm, the market, which is a few blocks southwest of the Night Market by the riverside, is an ideal place to head for reasonable food once you get hungry, for not only local dishes but also some great Indian bites.
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